RN Transitional Care Navigator | Remote Care Coordination

Endeavor Health; Wheeling (IL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay for eligible employees

Career growth opportunities

Medical, Dental, Vision options

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking

Job summary

Endeavor Health seeks a Transitional Care Navigator (RN) to manage case coordination and utilization across care settings. You will promote safe transitions, reduce readmissions, and help patients understand diagnosis and treatment options.

This role requires strong collaboration with providers and multiple care teams. Responsibilities include guiding patients through diagnosis to follow‑up, documenting care plans, and optimizing cost of care.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Illinois required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration needed.
• 3+ years in utilization review, discharge planning or case management preferred.
• Nursing experience in home/ambulatory services with high‑risk patients is beneficial.
• 2+ years of clinical nursing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of InterQual or MCG criteria preferred.
• Clinical certification in case management beneficial.
• Strong communication and collaboration with stakeholders and teams.

Responsibilities

• Guides high‑risk patients and families through the health system from diagnosis through follow‑up care.
• Establishes and documents individualized care plans using evidence‑based guidelines.
• Partners with the healthcare team to ensure timely clinical decisions and discharge planning.
• Coordinates daily among departments and teams to ensure patient safety and efficient care transitions.
• Educates patients and families on medications, resources, and care goals.
• Facilitates referrals and supports access to community resources and services.
• Performs Utilization Management for assigned patients and tracks utilization metrics.
• Travel to patient homes as needed and participate in call coverage.

Skills

RN

Case management

Discharge planning

Utilization review

Care coordination

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Healthcare Administration

Nursing degree preferred

Tools

InterQual criteria

EMR experience

Microsoft Office

Job description

Endeavor Health seeks a Transitional Care Navigator (RN) to manage case coordination and utilization across care settings. You will promote safe transitions, reduce readmissions, and help patients understand diagnosis and treatment options.

This role requires strong collaboration with providers and multiple care teams. Responsibilities include guiding patients through diagnosis to follow‑up, documenting care plans, and optimizing cost of care.